Originally Posted by
jolo
Also get a deposit large enough that she wont want to lose it. I learned the hard way when doing work for pay.Get some up front to cover fabric costs at least. Several I finished and the person changed her mind and had redecorated and I was left holding the bag so to speak.
GET A DEPOSIT!!! especially from friends and family! I have been hanging onto a quilt for a YEAR that I told my daughters friend I would do, put $100 of my own hard earned money into buy some cute fabric for the job!
The real corker is when I got paid, the whole amount by then! The crazy fool had the audacity to call me 5 days later and ask how it was coming along! I have not even started working on it again! Was getting ready for my run when I finally got paid! My thinking is she can wait for a bit on me! (I am making her a quilt out of all of her favorite clothing of her 3 children. I had it almost half way finished when my Hubby (God love him) pulled the plug) and it is a fun project but a lot of work!
Rule of thumb 50% down, have contract ahead of time, and YES have them sign contract! Even if you know them, or should I say especially if you know them.
Honestly for me the very hardest part of sewing for a living is being firm on the money! We love to quilt, but we don't give it away unless it is our Idea... Sorry to jump back on board with my opinion so strong! But when one has been burned, one will be cautious around the fire... if you have any questions just ask, I have lots of horror stories! But also lots of good ones too! Most of my business is making memory quilts out of someones items, and it is super fulfilling to be part of creating such a priceless item.
Hi everyone did you miss me hehehehe... Where is the Soup, today is a soup and sandwich kinda day! I just finished my step two and three, and I am looking for clue # 4...